President José Antonio Kast delivered his first Cuenta Pública address on Monday, June 1, 2026, outlining new national priorities for Chile [1].
The speech establishes the administration's roadmap for security, migration control, and economic development, signaling a shift in how the government intends to manage fiscal and agricultural policy.
Speaking before the full Chamber of the Chilean National Congress in Santiago, Kast focused on a security-centric agenda and the promotion of agricultural development [1, 2]. The address lasted two hours and 25 minutes [1], making it the fourth longest state address delivered in Chile during the 21st century [1].
Kast used the platform to critique the fiscal management of the previous administration. He specifically targeted the accuracy of previous financial forecasts, saying, "Prometieron ingresos que nunca llegaron" [3].
Despite the critiques, Kast cautioned against unrealistic expectations for the immediate future. "No vamos a prometer milagros," Kast said [1].
The president's emphasis on the rural sector drew positive reactions from industry representatives. Iván Marambio said that Kast "ha puesto a la agricultura en el centro del desarrollo" [4].
Beyond agriculture, the administration's goals include stricter migration controls, and strategies to stimulate economic growth [1, 2]. The address served as both an accounting of actions taken since he took office and a strategic plan for his remaining term [1, 4].
“"Prometieron ingresos que nunca llegaron"”
The first Cuenta Pública of the Kast administration marks a formal pivot toward right-leaning economic and security policies. By prioritizing agricultural development and criticizing the fiscal projections of the Boric era, Kast is attempting to contrast his governance style with his predecessor while managing public expectations regarding the speed of economic recovery.
